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The Haudenosaunee

Did you know that lacrosse was invented by the Haudenosaunee peoples? They originally called it the Medicine Game or the Creator's Game. Learn about the nations of the Haudenosaunee Confederacy: Mohawks, Oneidas, Onondagas, Cayugas, Senecas, and Tuscaroras. In this accessible introduction, read abou...

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Main Author: Sneve, Virginia Driving Hawk (Author)
Other Authors: Himler, Ronald (Illustrator)
Format: Books Print Book
Language:English
Published: New York : Holiday House, [2026]
Edition:Second edition.
Series:Sneve, Virginia Driving Hawk. First Americans book.
Subjects:
Mohawk Indians > History > Juvenile nonfiction.
Mohawk Indians > Social life and customs > Juvenile nonfiction.
Oneida Indians > History > Juvenile nonfiction.
Oneida Indians > Social life and customs > Juvenile nonfiction.
Cayuga Indians > History > Juvenile nonfiction.
Cayuga Indians > Social life and customs > Juvenile nonfiction.
Seneca Indians > History > Juvenile nonfiction.
Seneca Indians > Social life and customs > Juvenile nonfiction.
Tuscarora Indians > History > Juvenile nonfiction.
Tuscarora Indians > Social life and customs > Juvenile nonfiction.
Iroquois Indians > History > Juvenile nonfiction.
Iroquois Indians > Social life and customs > Juvenile nonfiction.
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Summary:Did you know that lacrosse was invented by the Haudenosaunee peoples? They originally called it the Medicine Game or the Creator's Game. Learn about the nations of the Haudenosaunee Confederacy: Mohawks, Oneidas, Onondagas, Cayugas, Senecas, and Tuscaroras. In this accessible introduction, read about the Haudenosaunee creation story, democratic government, precious wampum beads, religious ceremonies, and more. Expertly reviewed by a member of the Haudenosaunee Confederacy, this updated edition provides the most up to date and accurate information on the Haudenosaunee people of the past and present. Historical information is accompanied by a section on modern life. --
Item Description:"Originally published under the title of The Iroquois in 1995. To update and prepare the book for republication today, we have worked with Hayden Haynes, the director of Onöhsagwë:de' Cultural Center and a member of the Seneca Nation."--Title page verso.
Physical Description:30 pages : color illustrations, color map ; 25 x 28 cm.
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references (page 30-31).
ISBN:9780823458608
0823458601
9780823462001
0823462005
Author Notes:Virginia Driving Hawk Sneve, teacher and children's book author, has brought the richness of Native American culture and heritage to thousands of children for over 40 years. Virginia spent her childhood on the Rosebud Sioux reservation and now lives with her husband in Rapid City, South Dakota. She has written the First Americans picture book series for Holiday House, Jimmy Yellow Hawk , and High Elk's Treasure among others. She is the anthologist of the highly acclaimed poetry book Dancing Teepees: Poems of American Indian Youth , illustrated by Stephen Gammell. She has received numerous honors, including the National Humanities Medal, the Human Rights Award from the South Dakota State Counselors Association, and Author-Illustrator Human and Civil Rights Award.

Born in Cleveland Ohio, renowned illustrator Ronald Himler attended the Cleveland Institute of Art, where he majored in painting and illustration. Ron has illustrated more than 75 picture books and earned many awards over the course of his career, including the prestigious Society of Illustrators Silver Medal for the cover of Red Cap .

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